Diamine Solstice - 2ml Sample

2ml sample of Diamine Solstice fountain pen ink, in a labelled plastic vial.

Ink Samples are a great way to try out new inks without investing in the expense of a full bottle. 2mls is normally good enough to fill a converter 1-2 times giving ample examples of how the ink writes.

1 x 2ml Vial.

Diamine Blue Edition Solstice is a cool dark black fountain pen ink with glimmering green shimmer, like the Northern Lights dancing across a cold winter night. The unique and whimsical shape of the bottle conveys the magic of the Christmas season which can be celebrated year round with this new release.

Originally created for the first-ever Diamine Inkvent Calendar in 2019, the collection features 25 inks perfect for use with fountain pens, brushes, and nibs.


Due to the amount of particulate in this ink used to achieve the sparking look, you may experience restricted ink flow in some of your pens. We recommend shaking the ink thoroughly before filling and gently rolling the pen in your hands often to keep the shimmer effect consistent. This will also help prevent clogging. You will also want to be diligent about cleaning and maintaining your pen when using this ink.

Diamine Inks

Diamine has been making ink since 1864 and is one of the last remaining manufacturers in the UK. In 1925 the company created a state-of-the-art production facility in Liverpool, and despite several changes of ownership, they have remained in the same area ever since. Throughout, the Diamine trademark and the traditional production methods have survived and now in the 21st century, their fountain pen ink remains the first choice of many pen connoisseurs.

Diamine ink is a water-based ink perfect for any brand of a fountain pen. It is completely non-toxic and offers probably the widest range of quality fountain pen ink colours in the world - in both traditional and contemporary shades.

By adding a secret ingredient to de-stress the surface, Diamine achieves vibrant colour with a free flow that glides on the paper surface, and which will not clog your pen.